An Act granting the city of Worcester the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans

This bill grants the city of Worcester the authority to require large institutions like hospitals, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to adopt an Institutional Master Plan. The plan would outline their current and future land use and development, helping the city address community impacts through public review. Worcester could mandate these plans for institutions using city land, require special permits to expire after 10 years (with renewal), and demand existing institutions apply within 120 days of the ordinance's adoption. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.